Gold Neon Stripe Laser Cory (Corydoras Aeneus CW010 )

The Corydoras Gold Stripe or Gold Laser is one of the rarer and sort after species of Corydoras. Like the name suggests they have a Gold Stripe down the body of the fish. Under Aquarium Lights that gold can get quite bright when the light hits it. Besides the gold stripe they are similar to other Cory’s regarding feeding and breeding. They are great scavengers and will spend their day cleaning up any left over food sitting in the bottom of the tank. Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which give the image of cat-like whiskers, they are found primarily in freshwater environments of all kinds, with species on every continent except Antarctica.

Catfish have no scales. All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins, through which a stinging protein can be delivered if the fish is irritated.

Catfish are often described as being nocturnal creatures; in other words they are most active at nighttime. In general terms catfish prefer to dwell at the bottom of an aquarium (or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, streams and creeks etc in their natural environments). There are of course exceptions to this general rule, as some species of catfish occupy the mid to surface water areas of an aquarium, such as the Glass Catfishes and the Upside-down Catfish.

Providing hiding places for them is of utmost importance. With careful planning of your aquarium layout you can not only provide your catfish with hiding places, but you will actually have the benefit of seeing them as well. Suitable materials to use for hiding places include wood, rocks, slate, clean plastic pipe and aquatic plants.

Catfish generally are excellent tankmates for a wide variety of other species of fish.

• Species – Corydoras Aeneus CW010
• Common Name – Gold Laser Cory, Gold Neon Stripe Cory
• Origin – South America
• Diet – omnivore
• PH Range – 5.8 – 7
• Temperature – Tropical 22°c – 26°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Max Size – approximately 6cm
• Sex – Un-sexed